no makeup makeup? :)

so i have been feeling so summery lately (already warming up here in az) and wanted a pretty, glowing, no makeup makeup look. something lauren conrad or amy pond inspired ( amy pond in her early seasons of doctor who ) and quick to do every morning. yeah, thanks a ton and have a great day!

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Mastering the no makeup makeup look starts with having clear, hydrated skin that is always protected from the sun.

To be honest with you the no makeup makeup look is not exactly a quick look. In fact it often requires more work and precision but here are my suggestions.

moisturise your skin.

Apply a light foundation that has buildable coverage. To be honest with you I think Make Up Forever's Face and Body foundation is perfect for this look (unless you have super oily skin). There is something about this foundation that just keeps my skin dewy looking. Personally, I think the best way to apply it is with your hands.

Use concealer under the eyes and spot conceal any blemises you might have. This part may take a while.

To look as natural as possible I would use creamy products to contour with since they are more blendable and will stay on longer.

If you have it, use a cream eyeshadow that will add a light shimmer to your eyes that is not that diffferent from your skintone (but more luminous if that makes sense).

For blush, use a colour that mimics the natural flush of your cheeks ( I like Benefit Benetint for this look).

To define your eyes I wouldn't use black eyeliner, perhaps a dark brown but not too much and just gently smudged. leave the bottom lashline bare.

Apply a mascara that is as natural as possible. Stick to just two coats and if you have bottom lashes, emphasize them carefully so they are defined but not clumpy.

Lipstains are God's gift to the no-makeup makeup look. Fine one that is right for you. Tinted lip balm is another good choice.

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Ohhh, I like the list helpful provided. Mine is simpler since I like my sleep better than make up:

- wipe face with cold damp towel to wake up.

- moisturizer with spf

- tinted moisturizer

- brown eyeliner dotted between lash lines

- Stila kajal liner in Topaz on bottom water line

- curl lashes

- tinted lip balm.

Sometimes I use concealer, hydrating primer if it's windy winter, or finish with a mattifying powder in the T-zone. If I do need a bit of color/glow, a dust of Korres Contouring Trio in Santorini (a super light luminizing bronzer). So that's my no make up look. =)

ps. not to be confused with my express/lazy/g2g look: concealer, lash curler, tinted lip balm, out of the door.

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Here's what Lauren has to say about her classic everyday makeup taken direct from her beauty book:

“1.

SPF AND MOISTURIZER: Before I apply my makeup, I clean, tone, and moisturize my face. And then I apply a healthy layer of SPF. My moisturizer doesn’t have SPF, so I apply them separately, but there are a lot of great moisturizers that do also have SPF.

2.

LIGHTWEIGHT FOUNDATION: Since I try to go as bare as possible during the day so that my makeup isn’t visible, I use a lightweight liquid foundation. (Some of these come with SPF too.) If my skin is particularly clear, I’ll cut my foundation with a little moisturizer for coverage that’s a bit more sheer.

3.

CONCEALER: Once my foundation is on, I go back in with concealer and a brush to dab out any redness (dot, don’t rub). Don’t try to cover your blemishes with foundation; it will be much too thick.

4.

UNDER-EYE CONCEALER: I also keep a stick or pot of under-eye concealer on hand in case I’m dealing with some dark circles. I use different

“kinds, depending on the day. One day I might opt for the stick for heavier coverage, and the next a liquid tube is enough. Face concealer and undereye concealer are very different: The skin around your eyes doesn’t produce oil, so concealer for it is much silkier.

5.

HIGHLIGHTER: I brighten the area right under my eyes (above the cheekbone, but more on that on page 142), which automatically makes me look like I got three extra hours of sleep. Brilliant.

6.

BRONZER: I use this to add a sun-kissed touch and for subtle contouring (more on this too on page 142).

7.

BLUSH: I use a powder blush, and it goes right on the apples of my cheeks for a natural flush of color.

8.

LIQUID EYELINER: It’s a favorite and always will be. I never feel like myself without a swipe of liquid eyeliner winged out and up on my lid. I apply a thinner line during the day and a thicker, more dramatic one for the night.”

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SKIN-TONE EYE SHADOW: I don’t wear colored eye shadow as a general rule because it makes me feel too “done up,” but I do apply either a powder that matches my skin tone or a neutral-colored shadow to my lid in order to ensure that my liner doesn’t travel.

10.

TRANSLUCENT POWDER: A light dusting locks in my foundation so that it lasts hours longer and keeps my T-zone from getting too shiny.

11.

MASCARA: Wouldn’t leave home without a couple coats on my lashes. I always go for black.

12.

LIP GLOSS: I usually go with something clear and moisturizing—or maybe, if I’m feeling extra-fun, something with shimmer or a slight peach hue.”